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This programme will enable you to extensively explore the world of economics and finance. You will gain subject knowledge and an analytical approach to individual behaviour, financial investments, policies and markets, with an emphasis on financial markets. You will learn a range of analytical and quantitative skills including practical experience using professional software such as Bloomberg and Stata.
You will explore the economic behaviour of households, businesses and governments, the functioning of markets and the effects of fiscal and monetary policies. You will examine topics like, the behaviour of financial institutions, such as banks, hedge funds and portfolio managers, their instruments and how they interact in markets. Wider contemporary issues such as the ethics of banking and lending markets will also be analysed.
The course will equip you with a range of skills and capabilities, both subject-related and more general lifelong skills of analytical ability, critical thinking and advanced numeracy. You will develop an awareness and confidence in using professional software tools, such as Bloomberg and Stata. These tools will enable you to analyse and interpret economic and financial data.
You may also have the opportunity to take a placement year between years two and three of your studies, so you can apply theories and concepts to real world organisations (visa restrictions apply).
Course Details - Modules
For a list of indicative and likely optional modules please visit the course website
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
LN13
Institution code:
K12
Campus Name:
Main Site
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
The University considers transfers in to year 2, please provide details of the course and module content from your current/past Higher Education provider. When completing your UCAS application please include in your personal statement reasons for seeking a transfer and please provide a reference from this Institution.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Access to Higher Education Diploma with 112 - 96 UCAS Tariff points including a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction.
including SL Maths or Mathematical Studies grade 5 if no Maths GCSE grade B.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
